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Are health care personnel trained in correct use of personal protective equipment?

Highlights • Incorrect PPE technique can contribute to pathogen transmission. • Formal training in correct PPE technique was uncommon, particularly among physicians. • Current training methods do not require demonstration of proficiency in correct PPE use. • Further studies are needed to assess the...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2016-07, Vol.44 (7), p.840-842
Main Authors: John, Amrita, MBBS, Tomas, Myreen E., MD, Cadnum, Jennifer L., BS, Mana, Thriveen S.C., MS, Jencson, Annette, BS, CIC, Shaikh, Aaron, MSW, Zabarsky, Trina F., RN, Wilson, Brigid M., PhD, Donskey, Curtis J., MD
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Language:English
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Summary:Highlights • Incorrect PPE technique can contribute to pathogen transmission. • Formal training in correct PPE technique was uncommon, particularly among physicians. • Current training methods do not require demonstration of proficiency in correct PPE use. • Further studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of current training methods.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.03.031